Saturday, November 07, 2009
In the Ask the Pediatrician blog
Dr. Molly OShea
Circumcision pros and cons
Considering circumcision? There are two sides to every argument and let me tell you, both sides of this issue are passionate. Circumcision has some concrete pros. … Continued
In the Ask the Child Psychologist blog
Dr. Daniel Klein
You're right, it's not always fair
"It's not fair. He gets to stay up until 9 and I have to go to bed now." "It's not fair, I have to do homework and she gets to go to play." Ever … Continued
In the MichMoms blog
Beth Reeber Valone
If you found drugs, would you turn in your kid?
A Troy father called the cops on his teen daughter, who he discovered was growing a marijuna plant in her bedroom closet. Talk about tough love! The story is a … Continued
- Della Cassia's latest blog post: Despite illness, grandmother offers special gift on special day
- Stacey DuFord's latest blog post: Are you a sports mom, too?
- More in MichMoms Blog
In the MichDads blog
Larry Herren
Creating memories doesn't take money, just time
I'm forever amazed at how despite the money we spend in an effort to create lasting memories for our children, it's the actual interactions they have with us, … Continued
- Kevin OShea's latest blog post: Experiement shows benefits of switching roles
- Larry Herren's latest blog post: Kids need both parents
- More in MichDads Blog
Viewpoints
Health & Fitness
Terry Foster: One of my boys noticed my weight loss and wanted to know how he could shed a few pounds. I will hide his identity but if you see a short … Continued
The Green Life
Cindy Jacobs: I always find the most helpful reading materials while waiting on carryout at Mudgie's Deli in Corktown. Greg Mudge's countertop has … Continued
Kate Lawson on Food
Kate Lawson: If you happen to see one of those cute little Smart cars buzzing around the city Sunday, take a second look. Those are darling Little … Continued
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Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Teen's lie about his past jeopardizes future with girl
Dear Abby: I am a 16-year-old guy in my sophomore year of high school. I am known as a friendly, outgoing guy who gets along with girls. My problem is, I used to be one of the biggest jerks who ever was. I was involved in fighting and other things I won't go into. But I turned my life around. - 11/07/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Don't give boss your cell phone number
Dear Abby: My boss wants my cell phone number for "work purposes." He has trouble with limits, and I am reluctant to give it to him. I don't want to receive text messages, unsolicited calls or contact outside of work. My private life is just that -- private. - 11/06/2009
Paul Donohue: Your Health
The cold fact on colds is they're contagious
Dear Dr. Donohue: When can I expect to catch my annual cold? Midwinter? How long is a person with a cold infectious to others? I want to be responsible about not spreading colds, but I'm not sure my boss is happy with me taking time off for having one. It sounds like a wimpy excuse. How do I tell cold symptoms from more serious things, like the flu? - 11/06/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Borrowers often disappoint friends
Dear Abby: Please print this for me on behalf of myself and all the other well-intentioned folks out there who have lent money to others. - 11/05/2009
Paul Donohue: Your Health
LDL cholesterol helps verify risk of heart attack
Dear Dr. Donohue: I am a 79-year-old female, 5 feet 2 inches tall and weigh 127 pounds. All my numbers are fine except for cholesterol, which is 151. My diet is low fat to no fat. I have nonfat yogurt every day. The last time my cholesterol was up, I cut out the yogurt and had oatmeal every day. My cholesterol went down to 145. My doctor wants me to take cholesterol medication. I would rather not. Is it the yogurt, or just my natural makeup that keeps my cholesterol high? - 11/05/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Grandpa's upset by lack of manners
Dear Abby: My wife and I were visiting our children and grandson, "Rhett," age 24. Rhett is a college student who lives at home. He had his girlfriend, "Peggy," who lives in another town, at the house for the weekend. - 11/04/2009
Paul Donohue: Your Health
Leaky valves don't always need treatment
Dear Dr. Donohue: I had been feeling slightly uncomfortable in my chest, especially in the morning after waking. I had an echocardiogram. The report reads: "a trace of mitral regurgitation; mild tricuspid regurgitation; pulmonic valve thin and pliable with normal motion; insignificant valvular hemodynamics; normal ejection fraction of 60 percent." Is this something to be concerned about? How are valves related to the heart? My study was "technically difficult." Why? I am 68 years old. - 11/04/2009
Glenn Haege: Ask Glenn
High-pressure water can clear sewer roots
Dear Glenn: Our sewer pipes keep getting clogged with tree roots every six months. Your answers on your radio show to similar questions have been to call a Roto-Rooter type company to get PVC pipe lining put in. Do the roots ever stop growing? - 11/03/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Readers approve show of affection
Dear Abby: Thank you for your response to "Alarmed in Apple Valley" (Aug. 28), who was concerned because her teenage nephew shows so much affection toward his mother. - 11/03/2009
Dr. Paul Donohue: Your Health
Medicine overuse can cause headaches
Dear Dr. Donohue: Our 16-year-old daughter has been battling daily headaches for the past 18 months. She says the pain is at her temples and across her forehead, and the pain level is six out of 10 on a pain scale. - 11/03/2009
Brian J. O'Connor
Cutting some junk from financial trunk is slam dunk
This week's foray into frugality takes aim at the "Misc." category of my budget, the metaphorical junk drawer of family finances where old expenses go to be forgotten even though they still put a drain on the pocketbook. - 11/02/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Mom's big wish is to have empty nest all to herself again
Dear Abby: I have a 19-year-old daughter, "Caitlin," whom I love very much. Despite a few rocky periods, we have a great relationship. - 11/02/2009
Dr. Paul Donohue
Is my sore throat a strep throat?
Dear Dr. Donohue: What makes a strep throat something special? Is it more serious than other sore throats? How do you tell if it is strep throat? - 11/02/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Don't forget batteries when changing the clocks
Dear Abby: As a fire officer, I have seen far too many families fall victim to accidental home fires. It is devastating to find out that a life could have been saved if someone had only taken that simple step of replacing a dead battery in a smoke alarm. Nearly 96 percent of American homes have at least one smoke alarm. But did you know that 19 percent of American homes lack a working smoke alarm because the batteries are missing or dead? - 10/31/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Multitasking daughter is driving toward a disaster
Dear Abby: My daughter insists that she's a "multitasker" -- too busy to telephone or text except when she's driving. It scares me to be in the passenger seat while she's talking on the phone or picking up toys the baby has dropped from his car seat. - 10/30/2009
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